History of an Indian Library and Challenges for Today

Tommaney Library at Haskell Indian Nations University has existed for more than 100 years as reflection of the struggle to assimilate Indians in America. Its history is one that mirrors that of the struggle of our indigenous people to this day. This article is about that history and how today the library manifests the dichotomy between Indians and the dominant culture in America even today and how vital it is that this is recognized in Library and Information Science for the future.